Government ignored calls to restrict one-off rural housing

Despite experts advice, the government ignored calls to restrict one-off rural housing.

According to the Irish Independent, agencies warned that dispersed development can make power and water networks vulnerable and can slow down slowed service restoration.

The programme for government is backing one-off rural housing despite Uisce Eireann and ESB blaming urban sprawl on its performance during the storm.

Environment Minister Darragh O’Brien appointed the expert group, during his last term as housing minister.